PYA Participates in the Wagayway Grand Parade

The Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines - Imus Chapter participated in the Wagayway Grand Parade held on May 23, 2009 in Imus, Cavite. Hundreds of PYA delegates from various barangays trooped to the assembly area in Poblacion as early as 12:00 noon. They were assisted and accompanied by CDAO Youth Organizer's Team, Mr. Cris Diaz together with Ms Cristina H. Viegan, RSW and Mr. Juriel T. Fabito, PYA Advisers.

The event was one of the highlights of the opening events of the 2009 Wagayway festival with the theme "Isang Bansa, Isang Bandila, Isang Wagayway." Prior to the parade a Thanksgiving Mass was held at Imus Cathedral, followed by the inaguration of the new Gen. Licerio Topacio Plaza and the re-enactment of the Battle of Alapan.

PYA Participates in the "Encuentro" Re-enactment

Selected PYA officers and members of the PYA-Imus Chapter participated in the re-enactment of the "Encuentro" on May 23, 2009 at the newly inagurated Gen. Licerio Topacio Plaza.

The 'Encuentro' is the re-enactment of the Battle of Alapan. Filipino revolutionary forces defeated some 270 Spanish marines in the five-hour Battle of Alapan on May 28, 1898. For the first time, the Philippine flag was unfurled by Aguinaldo.“This flag is the one we will unfurl and wave in our approaching and longed for freedom. And this will be the symbol of our country today and till the next generation. Long live our freedom! Long live the Republic of the Philippines!” the actor who performed Aguinaldo’s role in Saturday’s celebration said in Filipino.

New Gen. Licerio Topacio Plaza Inaguration

The new Imus Public Plaza named in honor of Gen. Licerio Topacio Park was formally inagurated on May 23, 2009 by Governor Ayong Maliksi, Congressman Pidi Barzaga, Mayor Manny Maliksi and Hon. Kim Kyu Bae, mayor of the County of Yeocheon of Geyeonggi province of the Republic of South Korea.

The new Gen. Licerio Topacio Plaza is one of the legacy projects of Mayor Manny Maliksi and the Municipal Council featuring Gen. Licerio Topacio’s monument with two artilleries which stands there since 1930. Though modern in design, the park is a clear statement of Imus’ past, present and future. A historical display of monument from Imus’ heroes to its 13 martyrs, the spacious park looks like a big waving flag from above.

PYA of Imus supports 2009 Wagayway Festival

May 23-28, 2009

PYA Imus Municipal Officers Oath-taking

The PYA Imus Municipal elected Officers led by President-elect Jeffrey H. Viegan took oath as new officers of PYA Imus Chapter. Ms. Cristina Viegan, RSW; Imus Vice-Mayor Mandy Ilano and A-Star Foundation, Inc. CEO Ms. Stella Acedera graced the event. Sports materials were also distributed after the program for PYA's Summer Youth sportsfest.

PYA Imus attends the Cavite re-Branding Launching

PYA Imus Officers trooped to Trece Martirez City for the launching of Cavite

Rebranding. Cavite Governor Ayong Maliksi cited PYA Imus for its active participation in community building.

PYA leads Operation Linis Barangay

Officers and members of PYA led the Operation Barangay Linis in various barangays in Imus. This event was made possible thru CDAO and was supervised by CDAO Youth Organizers Team.